KR20210122439A - Pet Oral composition comprising Seaweed extracts and the Product comprising the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide an oral composition that includes a natural composition harmless to pets, thereby providing the effect of improving the oral health of pets, and a product comprising the same. The present invention relates to an oral composition for pets to improve the oral health thereof, which comprises seaweed extracts such as Laminaria digitata and Ulva lactuca, and Citrus unshiu peel extract, and a product comprising the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to an oral composition for pets comprising seaweed extracts and a product comprising the same, wherein the oral composition for pets includes a seaweed extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, and a bad breath reduction agent, and with respect to 100 wt% of the seaweed extract, the proportions of the Citrus unshiu peel extract and bad breath reduction agent are 1-10 wt% and 0.1-5 wt%, respectively.

Description

A composition for pet oral use including seaweed extract and a product comprising the same {Pet Oral composition comprising Seaweed extracts and the Product comprising the same}

The present invention relates to a composition for oral use for pets including a seaweed extract and a product thereof, and more particularly, to a pet oral health promotion including a seaweed extract such as kelp and green onion, a citrus peel dermal component, and a natural bad breath reducing agent. It relates to a composition and its product for

In general, it is known that the cause of tooth decay and periodontal disease occurring in the teeth and surrounding tissues of pets is due to plaque (or plaque) composed of various bacteria and metabolites of bacteria residing in the oral cavity. Also, this can cause bad breath. Although several species are known as microorganisms that form plaque, Streptococcus mutans acts as a major factor. Streptococcus mutans produces glucose and fructose using sucrose in food as a substrate by secreting an enzyme called glucosyltransferase (GTase) in the extracellular and cell surface layer, and It forms glucan, a water-insoluble polymer. Various microorganisms living in the oral cavity by glucan attach to the tooth surface and form a bacterial film, which is called plaque (or plaque).

In order to remove these oral diseases and bad breath, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1480676 discloses a snack for pets and a method of manufacturing a snack for pets capable of removing or alleviating bad breath and tartar of pets while eating. The pet snack, cellulose 6.994 to 10.994% by weight, tannin 0.050 to 0.450% by weight, nutrients 2.698 to 6.298% by weight, alpha rice 65.965% by weight, palatability enhancer 4.998% by weight, glucose 3.998% by weight, glycerin 7.998% by weight, It is composed of 0.3% by weight of milk flavor and 2.999% by weight of water. Accordingly, it is characterized in that it provides an excellent effect of reducing tartar and removing bad breath compared to the conventional snack for pets.

In addition, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1956533 relates to a snack for preventing tartar and plaque in pets and a manufacturing method thereof, and includes 200 to 300 parts by weight of ground meat, 0.7 to 2.4 parts by weight of functional additives, 18 to 22 parts by weight of vegetables. Including parts by weight, 28 to 32 parts by weight of tofu, and 40 to 70 parts by weight of eggs, the method of preparing a snack for preventing tartar and plaque in pets is to mix ground meat and functional additives, and then blanch in hot water. After mixing and mixing minced tofu and cabbage, knead the mixture in a paste state by releasing an egg, forming it into a certain size and shape and drying it, or vacuum packaging and rapid freezing of the paste state mixture to complete it. do. Accordingly, it is possible to supplement dietary fiber to pets and maintain animal health, prevent plaque and tartar, prevent various oral diseases, and prevent and treat inflammatory diseases of the digestive system. do.

As can be seen, in the growing pet market, the technology for the feed required for breeding them is being actively researched and developed. As part of such research and development, the present invention was completed after a long study to improve the oral health of pets, such as harmless, tooth decay reduction, and bad breath reduction, including natural seaweed extract.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1480676 (Jan. 7, 2015) Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1956533 (2019.03.05)

An object of the present invention is to solve all of the above problems.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a composition for oral use, including a natural composition that is harmless to pets, and a product thereof, which provides the effect of improving their oral health.

It is an object of the present invention to provide the effect of reducing calculus and reducing bad breath, in particular in oral health.

An object of the present invention is to improve the convenience and the effect of eating the feed, since it can be easily ingested together with the feed.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention as described above and to realize the characteristic effects of the present invention to be described later, the characteristic configuration of the present invention is as follows.

The composition for oral use for pets including a seaweed extract according to the present invention is provided by including 1 to 10 parts by weight of the dermis and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a natural bad breath reducing agent with respect to 100 parts by weight of the seaweed extract.

The seaweed extract of the composition for oral use for pets, including the seaweed extract according to the present invention, contains at least one selected from kelp, green seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, agar agar, maesaengi, rhubarb, mother-of-pearl, auditory, cheongdae and caranigin. characterized in that In this case, the weight ratio of the kelp and the green onion is 1:0.1 to 5.

The dermis is characterized in that it contains at least one selected from ascorbic acid and polyphenol as an active ingredient.

In addition, the dermis is blueberry, cacao nibs, green tea, black tea, blackberry, apple, strawberry, grape, spinach, onion, potato, broccoli, calamansi, walnut, almond, orange, pomegranate, raspberry, cranberry, carrot, It can be replaced with at least one selected from asparagus, whole wheat, oats, aronia and soybeans.

The natural bad breath reducing agent is characterized in that at least one selected from parsley, ginger, xylitol, green tea, propolis, omija and chitosan.

The pet oral composition is characterized in that it reduces tartar by 70 to 95%.

The pet oral composition is characterized in that the antibacterial or bactericidal effect is applied to Streptococcus mutans.

According to the present invention, there is provided a product containing the composition for oral use. In this case, the product is characterized in that it is provided in at least one formulation selected from chewing, paste, powder, tablet and capsule.

The composition for pet oral cavity including the seaweed extract according to the present invention is harmless to pets, including natural substances, and can provide their oral health enhancing effect. In particular, it provides the effect of reducing tartar and reducing bad breath.

The composition for oral use for pets containing the seaweed extract according to the present invention can be easily ingested together with the feed, thereby improving convenience and the effect of eating the feed.

1 is a photograph of the raw material of a composition for oral use for pets including a seaweed extract of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a photograph showing the results of the tartar removal experiment for each week of Examples, Comparative Examples and Controls containing the composition for oral use for pets including the seaweed extract of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a photograph of the result of SEM measurement of calculus at the 8th week according to an embodiment comprising a composition for oral use for pets including a seaweed extract of the present invention.
4 is a graph showing the reduction rate of tartar for each week of Examples, Comparative Examples and Controls containing the composition for oral use for pets including the seaweed extract of the present invention.
5 is a graph showing changes in the pH of the eluate for each week of Examples, Comparative Examples and Controls containing the composition for oral use for pets including the seaweed extract of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0010] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0010] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0023] Reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which show by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present invention. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention are different but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, certain shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein with respect to one embodiment may be embodied in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. In addition, it should be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the detailed description set forth below is not intended to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention, if properly described, is limited only by the appended claims, along with all scope equivalents to those claimed. Like reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or similar functions throughout the various aspects.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings in order to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to easily practice the present invention.

The composition for oral use for pets containing a seaweed extract according to the present invention contains a natural material and provides the effect of reducing tartar and bad breath, and further comprising a composition for oral use that has an effect on improving oral health by including in pet food and its We want to present a product. Here, the term pet means a dog, a cat, a rabbit, a raccoon, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

Existing oral compositions mainly contain chemical substances such as hydrogen peroxide and titanium oxide, which are harmful to the oral cavity, which is the primary organ that supplies nutrients. It contains dermis, which is the skin, and contains parsley, which is effective in reducing bad breath, and is composed of natural substances that are harmless to pets and provide oral health promotion effects.

According to the present invention, the composition for oral use for pets is provided including 1 to 10 parts by weight of the dermis and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a natural bad breath reducing agent based on 100 parts by weight of the seaweed extract. Preferably, it is provided including 100 parts by weight of the seaweed extract, 3 to 7 parts by weight of the dermis, and 0.5 to 1.5 parts by weight of a natural bad breath reducing agent. When the dermis is provided in the above range, it is possible to provide excellent oral sterilization, anti-tartar effect, and oral antioxidant effect. When the natural bad breath reducing agent is provided in the above range, it is possible to provide a harmonious composition for oral cavity having tartar reduction, anti-tartar effect, oral antioxidant effect and bad breath removal effect pursued by the present invention. Therefore, it is possible to provide a composition for the oral cavity of pets with the best tartar removal effect when the weight part of the seaweed extract, dermis and natural bad breath reducing agent of the present invention falls within the above range.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, preferably, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition for pet oral cavity, 94 parts by weight of the seaweed extract, 5 parts by weight of the dermis and 1 part by weight of parsley may be included. 1 to 5, when the compositions are included in the above ratio, it can be confirmed that the most effective composition for oral use for pets can be obtained in improving oral health, including reducing tartar.

According to the present invention, the seaweed extract may be at least any one or more selected from kelp, green seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, agar agar, maesaengi, rhubarb, mother-of-pearl, auditory, cheongdae, and caranigin. Preferably, kelp and green onion may be provided. The seaweed extract has an effect of inhibiting the formation of calculus and plaque through saliva after being absorbed into the body.

In this case, the weight ratio of the kelp and the green onion may be 1:0.1 to 5. Preferably, it may be 1:1. When the weight ratio is above, it is possible to obtain a composition for oral use for pets that is most effective in removing tartar and plaque.

According to the present invention, the dermis may include ascorbic acid and polyphenols as active ingredients. Ascorbic acid is vitamin C, a component that acts as an antioxidant in the oral cavity.

The polyphenol may include catechin and hesperidin. Catechin is a kind of polyphenol compound and has a characteristic bitter taste, and has a basic structure of flavan-3-ol. In addition, catechins are known to have a bactericidal effect, and the present invention includes catechins to provide a bactericidal effect in the oral cavity. Hesperidin has an anti-tartar effect. Therefore, including ascorbic acid and polyphenol, which are active ingredients in the dermis, it is possible to obtain oral antioxidants, oral sterilization effects and anti-tartar effects of pets, thereby reducing bad breath and oral diseases.

According to the present invention, the dermis is blueberry, cacao nibs, green tea, black tea, blackberry, apple, strawberry, grape, spinach, onion, potato, broccoli, calamansi, walnut, almond, orange, pomegranate, raspberry, cranberry , carrots, asparagus, whole wheat, oats, aronia, and beans may be substituted with at least one selected from the group consisting of. These contain ingredients that help with oral antioxidant and oral sterilization effects.

For example, the polyphenols of blueberries and blackberries relieve inflammatory diseases and are effective in strengthening gum tissue. Cacao nibs also contain a lot of catechins, which are helpful for oral health. Green tea and black tea also contain polyphenols, which are beneficial for oral health. Apples are also called 'nature's toothbrush' in Europe, and the peel of the apple can help prevent tooth decay, which can help with oral health. Strawberries are rich in vitamins and can prevent cancer of the mouth and esophagus. Grapes and aronia are rich in purple pigment-flavonoids, a type of polyphenol, which can help with oral health. Spinach is rich in B vitamins, which helps prevent oral diseases such as stomatitis. Onions are rich in quercetin and polyphenols, which can help prevent oral cancer. Potatoes are rich in vitamin C, and ascorbic acid, an antioxidant in the oral cavity, can help prevent oral diseases. Broccoli sprout extract contains an anticancer substance called sulforaphane, which is effective in preventing the recurrence of oral cancer. Asparagus, calamansi, orange, pomegranate, raspberry and cranberry are rich in vitamin C, which helps to prevent tooth decay and gingivitis, and is also effective in sterilizing the oral cavity. Walnuts and almonds are rich in omega 3, which may help prevent oral cancer. Carrots strengthen teeth and gums, prevent bacteria from attaching to teeth, and contain fluoride, which helps prevent cavities. Mixed grains such as whole wheat, oats and soybeans are rich in vitamin C and various nutrients, which can help improve oral health.

According to the present invention, the natural bad breath reducing agent may be at least one selected from parsley, ginger, xylitol, green tea, propolis, omija and chitosan. Preferably parsley may be provided.

Parsley is rich in vitamins, minerals, folic acid and antioxidants. Studies have shown that ginger relieves bad breath by increasing the enzyme that decomposes sulfur-containing components that cause bad breath with 6-gingerol, a component with a spicy taste. Xylitol is a new sweetener made from natural materials that does not form the acid that causes tooth decay. Tooth decay is caused by the dissolution of enamel by acid generated when sugar is broken down in teeth. Xylitol is said to inhibit this action. Green tea prevents tooth decay caused by caries bacteria and is effective in relieving bad breath. It has antibacterial properties and is effective in preventing food poisoning. Propolis can help to remove active oxygen in the body and prevent oral cancer, along with full-scale management of oral health, which is the cause of bad breath. Omija is effective in reducing bad breath by reducing hydrogen sulfide, one of the main components of bad breath. Chitosan has effects such as inhibition of oral disease causative bacteria, inhibition of bad breath, and inhibition of bacterial tooth surface adhesion. Therefore, the present invention can provide an effect of inhibiting bad breath, including the natural bad breath reducing agents.

Referring to FIG. 4, the composition for pet oral cavity containing the seaweed extract according to the present invention can reduce tartar by 70 to 95%. Preferably, it can be confirmed that the calculus reduction rate is 30 to 35% within 1 week, 55 to 75% within 2 weeks, and 80% or more within 4 weeks.

According to the present invention, it is characterized in that the antibacterial or bactericidal effect is applied to Streptococcus mutans. Tooth decay is a disease caused by anaerobic microorganisms called Streptococcus mutans, commonly called mutans. Referring to Figure 2, it can be seen that the composition for oral use according to the present invention is effective in removing tartar by Streptococcus mutans, whereby the oral composition according to the present invention is antibacterial or It can be confirmed that the sterilization effect is applied.

According to the present invention, there is provided a product comprising the composition for oral use of pets. In this case, the product is characterized in that it is provided in at least one formulation selected from chewing, paste, powder, tablet and capsule. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 1, it may be provided in a powder type. Therefore, it is possible to provide convenience by spraying on the pet food so that the pet can easily ingest it together with the food. In addition, since it is consumed together with the feed, the effect of taking the feed can be improved compared to the case of feeding only the feed.

By eating as described above, the active ingredient of the composition for oral use is contained in the saliva of the pet and secreted into the oral cavity, thereby reducing tartar, preventing calculus (anti-tartar), preventing oral diseases, and giving an antioxidant effect in the oral cavity.

On the other hand, according to the present invention, there is provided a method for preparing a composition for pet oral cavity containing a seaweed extract. First, the raw materials such as seaweed extract, dermis and natural bad breath reducing agent raw materials are prepared and first heated at 100 to 200°C. Thereafter, it is first dried and pulverized. In this case, the pulverization is performed by pulverizing to a mesh size of 30 to 50 using a pulverizer, and then separating and mixing the raw materials. The mixture is provided by including a seaweed extract containing 1 to 10 parts by weight of the dermis and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a natural bad breath reducing agent with respect to 100 parts by weight of the seaweed extract. As for specific types or ratios, the contents mentioned in the above-described composition may be applied in the same manner, and description thereof will be omitted in the overlapping range.

In addition, after mixing, secondary heating may be additionally performed if necessary. After secondary heating at 100°C to 200°C, it is finally prepared after secondary drying. In the case of primary or secondary drying, it may be dried by hot air drying, natural drying and freeze drying. For example, in the case of hot air drying, the raw material may be treated with hot air at 70° C. to dry the moisture for 10 to 30 minutes. In the case of natural drying, the moisture can be dried by leaving it at room temperature for 1 to 7 days. In the case of freeze-drying, freeze-drying is a method of removing moisture within a short time during sublimation by freezing raw materials at 70° C. or less and then pressurizing them. More specifically, in the case of freeze-drying, a preferred method is to remove the solvent under vacuum conditions by freezing at 0°C to -40°C. Preferably, -20°C to -30°C may be provided, and may be provided in 1 hour to 48 hours. Accordingly, since it is removed in a frozen state without moisture movement, there is no change in the tissue of the feed, it does not destroy nutrients, and it can help improve digestibility and palatability.

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the present invention will be described in more detail through preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, this is presented as a preferred example of the present invention and cannot be construed as limiting the present invention in any sense.

Content not described here will be omitted because it can be technically inferred sufficiently by a person skilled in the art.

<Example 1>

Kelp and green onion were dried. The completely dried kelp and green onion were pulverized and powdered. 50 parts by weight of the powdered kelp and 50 parts by weight of the green onion were mixed to prepare a composition for pet oral use including a seaweed extract.

<Example 2>

It was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that it was prepared including kelp 47 parts by weight, green onion 47 parts by weight, parsley 1 part by weight, and dermis 5 parts by weight.

<Comparative Example 1>

It is a Plaque-Off product of Proden.

<Comparative Example 2>

Thomas Labs' Plaque-O (Zero) product.

[Production Example]

<Manufacturing of artificial tartar>

1) Culture Streptococcus mutans using BHI (Brain Heart Infusion) medium.

2) When sufficient bacteria are incubated, the bacteria and sucrose are put together in the medium to induce calculus formation in a shaking bath at 37°C for 1-2 days.

3) After removing the floating bacteria, freeze-drying to obtain tartar.

<Manufacturing of artificial saliva>

70% Alcohol 1,000ml, Potassium chloride 624.6 mg, Sodium chloride 866.6 mg, Potassium phosphate dibasic 33.8 mg, Magnesium chloride 59.6 mg, Calcium chloride dehydrate 166.6 mg was stirred to prepare artificial saliva.

[Experimental Example] Tartar removal experiment (in vitro)

1) Examples and Comparative Examples were added to the artificial saliva (eluate) at a concentration of 5%, and eluted in a shaking bath (37° C., rpm-100) for 24 hours. At this time, the pH of the eluate was measured, and the results are graphically shown in Table 2 and FIG. 5 below.

2) After 4 hours, only the eluate is extracted by centrifugation, and a certain amount of the artificial calculus (about 0.1 g) is put into a 15 ml Falcontube (1, 2, 4 weeks).

3) Add enough eluate to fully submerge the calculus (about 5 ml or more).

4) After placing calculus, pH measurement was performed at week 0. And the results are graphically shown in Table 2 and FIG. 5 below.

6) After putting it in a shaking bath (37 ℃, 100 rpm), the experiment is carried out for 1, 2, or 4 weeks.

7) Take out the sample according to the set schedule, measure the pH, and then remove the eluate.

8) Only tartar is obtained through the freeze-drying process.

9) After freeze-drying, the weight of calculus is compared with the initial weight to measure the rate of calculus reduction for each sample. The results are graphically shown in Table 1 and FIG. 4 below. Here, the control is 70% Alcohol.

division item 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks Control
(70% Alcohol) tartar reduction rate 7.68 27.08 45.39 Standard Deviation(%) 0.82 2.71 6.84 Example 1 tartar reduction rate 31.80 65.36 79.10 Standard Deviation(%) 2.58 1.52 5.36 Example 2 tartar reduction rate 31.51 70.48 88.66 Standard Deviation(%) 4.78 2.02 2.38 Comparative Example 1 tartar reduction rate 27.30 54.96 65.73 Standard Deviation(%) 3.48 3.14 2.22 Comparative Example 2 tartar reduction rate 23.04 45.27 59.05 Standard Deviation(%) 4.73 5.41 2.66

As shown in Table 1 and Fig. 4 below, it was confirmed that the Example using the composition for oral use for pets including the seaweed extract according to the present invention was excellent in the reduction rate of calculus compared to the comparative example.

In particular, in the case of Example 2, which was prepared including all of kelp, green seaweed, parsley and dermis, it was found that the reduction rate of calculus was the highest. In addition, referring to Figures 2 and 3, compared to the comparative example and the control example, it was confirmed with the naked eye that the tartar was almost removed in the example with the composition for oral use for pets including the seaweed extract of the present invention.

eluate 0 week 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks Control 5.19 4.82 4.83 4.83 4.84 Example 1 5.78 5.02 5.13 5.24 5.51 Example 2 5.77 5.06 5.14 5.29 5.56 Comparative Example 1 5.59 5.22 5.12 5.27 5.57 Comparative Example 2 5.65 5.00 5.05 5.12 5.39

As shown in Table 2 and FIG. 5 below, in the case of the example using the composition for oral use for pets including the seaweed extract according to the present invention, a pH similar to that of the comparative example was shown. Comprehensively judging from Tables 1 and 2, it can be seen that the oral composition according to the present invention has a higher tartar reduction rate effect even at a pH similar to that of an existing oral product.

In the above, the present invention has been described with specific matters such as specific components and limited embodiments and drawings, but these are provided to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. , those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and variations from these descriptions.

Therefore, the spirit of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, and not only the claims described below, but also all modifications equivalently or equivalently to the claims described below belong to the scope of the spirit of the present invention. will do it

Claims (10)

With respect to 100 parts by weight of the seaweed extract, dermis (陳皮) 1 to 10 parts by weight and a natural bad breath reducing agent 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a pet oral composition comprising a seaweed extract. According to claim 1,
The seaweed extract is a composition for oral use for pets including a seaweed extract, characterized in that it is at least one selected from kelp, green seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, agaric, maesaengi, rhubarb, mother-of-pearl, auditory, cheongdae and caranigin. 3. The method of claim 2,
The weight ratio of the kelp and the green seaweed is 1:0.1 to 5. A composition for pet oral cavity including a seaweed extract. According to claim 1,
The dermis is a pet oral composition comprising a seaweed extract, characterized in that it contains at least one selected from ascorbic acid and polyphenol as an active ingredient. According to claim 1,
The dermis is blueberry, cacao nibs, green tea, black tea, blackberry, apple, strawberry, grape, spinach, onion, potato, broccoli, calamansi, walnut, almond, orange, pomegranate, raspberry, cranberry, carrot, asparagus, A composition for pet oral use comprising a seaweed extract, characterized in that it can be replaced with at least one selected from whole wheat, oats, aronia and soybeans. According to claim 1,
The natural bad breath reducing agent is parsley, ginger, xylitol, green tea, propolis, pet oral composition comprising a seaweed extract, characterized in that at least one selected from omija and chitosan. According to claim 1,
The composition for pet oral cavity pet oral composition comprising a seaweed extract, characterized in that it reduces tartar by 70 to 95%. According to claim 1,
The composition for pet oral cavity pet oral composition comprising a seaweed extract, characterized in that the antibacterial or bactericidal effect is applied to Streptococcus mutans bacteria. A product comprising the composition for oral use according to any one of claims 1 to 8. 10. The method of claim 9,
The product is a product, characterized in that it is provided in at least one formulation selected from chewing, paste, powder, tablet and capsule.

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